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Franciscan University and SENT Ventures
Answering the Call to Lead
Des Moines Legatus Chapter Leadership Series
Presented by Franciscan University and SENT Ventures
Here at Franciscan University and SENT Ventures, we are driven by a single goal; to set forth joyful disciples. Our decision-making process is informed by the gospel and partnered with dynamic leadership and faith formation. We strive to build authentic accompaniment and provide opportunities for leaders to build community and a deeper spiritual interior life.
At the end of the program, the candidates will achieve in the following learning outcomes:
With the accompaniment of Franciscan University and Legatus mentors, define and apply their MCODE Assessment outcomes to leadership challenges.
Have encountered the love of Jesus and the Catholic Church through deepening the interior Life as the foundation for mission.
Be inspired and informed to a new level of personal leadership by integrating their faith with all facets of their lives.
Engage church doctrine and leadership curriculum to develop a personal and lived spirituality of work.
Candidates will collaborate with Legatus mentors to define a personal challenge to build a plan of action steps for personal spiritual and professional growth.
SCHEDULE
Session Format and Schedule
7:00-9:00 p.m. CST
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 11
SESSION TIMELINE
5 min: Intro & Prayer
15 min: Presentation
30 min: Full Group Discussion related to the theme: Led by Mentee Session Leaders
(same leaders as for breakout)
60 minutes: Breakout sessions
- Personal updates
- Big Challenge is shared and group discussion
10 min: Whole Group Discussion
~Closing Prayer (Mentor led)
Jesus. Help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be ~and becoming that person.
St. Therese of Lisieux
Des Moines Chapter Mentors
Mentor Responsibilities and Information
Preparation
1.Session materials are listed by date on the website.
2.Each mentee will have an MCODE assessment to share for a conversation starter.
3. A (LED) Learning, Engagement, and Delivery sheet is provided to guide the learning.
4. Meet with your mentee between sessions.
5. Coach the mentee as they prepare for their session facilitation.
Access the Mentor expectation sheet for more details
Spiritual Renewal
1. Pray together.
2. Set time aside to share and discuss the scriptural suggestions.
3. Discuss with the mentee their current prayer life and how they may use the readings provided to make a plan.
Continue the Accompaniment
1. Participants are encouraged to stay engaged as a cohort and with facilitators.
2. Mentors can keep the momentum by engaging with mentees, returning for a fall virtual meet and greet, and joining in a session with cohort 2.
MENTEE SECTION
Committing to an intentional prayer life: Suggestions for beginning the Journey
Throughout this program, we ask that you begin to develop new habits or commit to current practices of prayer with intention. We encourage you to share with your mentor your personal prayer schedule.
FOSTERING A PURPOSEFUL INTERIOR PRAYER LIFE
Attend Mass on Sundays and discern attending Daily Mass at least some days of the week.
Encouraged (but not required) to receive Sacrament of Reconciliation each month in preparation for each session
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
3-4 hrs of reading, listening, viewing in preparation for each session theme
With the help of your mentor, build a personal spirituality and leadership plan.
LEADING A STRATEGY SESSION
Each session, one mentee will lead a “strategy session” to get support feedback on a major challenge, problem, or idea. Please review How to Prepare and Lead a Strategy Session for your Legatus Group.
LEGATUS PRESENTATION
We hope to have each mentee make a presentation on their experience to the Legatus chapter at the end of the experience. Further details to come.
Each person presents for 3-5 minute speech on a specific leadership insight from the experience.
1.What was difficult for them or changed in their spiritual goals during this time?
2.What do you plan to integrate into your spiritual and personal goals
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 7:00-9:00 p.m. CST
Zoom Link :
us02web.zoom.us/j/82321244215?pw...
Session 1: The Interior Life
Session Objectives
~Identity as son and daughter of the Father deepening the interior life as the foundation for the mission.
~Develop a personal game plan for a robust interior life.
Video
The Importance of Sacramental Life for Healing and Mission
The Spirit of Adoption (Please create an account to access)
Readings
A Short Guide to Mental Prayer
What is Mental Prayer? (excerpt from Time for God by Jacques Phillipe)
Podcast
Podcast on mental prayer (30 min) by Fr. Donald Planty, Diocese of Arlington, VA
Reflection
What forms of prayer have been the most fruitful for you?
How do you intend to go deeper and become more consistent in prayer during this experience?
Just as you have a game plan for succeeding at work, what is your personal game plan for prayer and the sacraments over the course of this program?
March 11, 2021 7:00-9:00 p.m. CST
Zoom Link :
Session 2: Work and Man
Guest Speaker: Mr. Mark Joseph
Vice President of Outreach and Evangelization, Franciscan University
https://markjosephministries.com/#top
Session Objectives
Better understand the Church’s reflection on work and the role of work in human flourishing.
Engage church doctrine and leadership curriculum to develop a personal and lived spirituality of work.
Video
Readings
- Read especially "Elements for a Spirituality of Work" section
- Skim or read other sections of interest
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Excerpted Section: “Which Habits Matter Most?”
Soul of the Apostolate by Fr. Jean-Baptiste Chautard
- Read pgs. 4-89
- Read "Principles & Hints for Interior Life" (pgs 192-202)
- Read "Appendix: 10 Aids to Mental Prayer (pgs. 292-298 )
- Read other sections as you have time / interest
“Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure” (Harvard Business Review article)
April 8, 2021 7:00-9:00 p.m. CST
Zoom Link :
Session 3: Elements for the Spirituality of Work (Part 1)
Videos
Father Jonathan St. Andrea
Readings
The Forge by St. Josemaria Escriva
10 Tips for Integrating Spirituality at Work
Excerpts from the Rule of St. Benedict:
Read the following sections:
CHAPTER XLVIII: CONCERNING THE DAILY MANUAL WORK” (pg. 22)
CHAPTER IV: WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENTS OF GOOD WORKS (pgs. 5-6)
Reflection questions
It seems that there would be high risk for burnout in the Missionaries of Charity’s intense life of serving the poorest of the poor. How did Mother Teresa create a way of life that enabled her sisters to sustain the mission?
What themes stand out to you in this writing by St. Josemaria Escriva?
How did St. Benedict develop a spirituality of work?
The Benedictines are known for “ora et labore” (“prayer and work”). Why do you think St. Benedict includes so much more in his Rule ?
May 13, 2021 7:00-9:00 p.m. CST
Zoom Link :
May Guest Speaker: Sam Blair from the Frassati Company
Video Introduction
https://www.thefrassaticompany.com/
Session 4: Elements for the Spirituality of Work (Part 2)
Session Objectives
Videos
Kevin Lowry’s tips for Spirituality at Work
Kevin Lowry’s Tips for Using Your Gifts at Work
Readings
St. Therese: Key Excerpt from Story of a Soul on "The Little Way"
Read pgs 89-90
“Wegmans Among Businesses Putting Catholic Social Teaching to Good Use”
Reflection
What is St. Therese's "Little Way" and how could you see it relating to work outside of a monastery?
What do you think of Kevin Lowry’s suggestions for practicing spirituality at work? Would you apply any of these in your work?
How did St. Therese integrate spirituality into her work?
How are the basic principles of Catholic Social Teaching integrated into your work? Are there ways in which CST could be more intentionally integrated into your work?
Meet Your Facilitators
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Mr. John Cannon
SENT Ventures
John Cannon is the founder of SENT Ventures, a social venture that fuels Catholic entrepreneurs to address today's pressing human and spiritual needs through an integration of business, personal, and spiritual means. Mr. Cannon has experience in management consulting, investment banking, start-ups, and non-profit organizations. He is a former Policy Advisor to the Governor of Alabama and also spent seven years in a monastic life of prayer and ministry as a Carmelite friar, before discerning a call to serve and develop Catholic entrepreneurs. He received a BA and BBA from the University of Notre Dame, an MSc in Politics & IR from Oxford University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MA in Philosophy from Mount Angel Seminary and an MA in Theology from Franciscan University Steubenville. He currently resides in Washington, D.C.
Director of Franciscan University Catholic Leadership
Tiffany Boury, Ph.D., is the Director of the newly launched Master in Catholic Leadership Graduate degree. This innovative graduate program is the first for Franciscan University to offer a cohort model. Fully online the program serves both domestic and international leaders. While continuing her teaching responsibilities as an Associate professor, her research is in international education, civic, and school leadership. She has led Franciscan University in establishing international educational partnerships in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and Erbil, Iraq. In 2017, she was named the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from Franciscan University and 2020 the Excellence in Service Award. She is a Board member for the Aim Women's Crisis Pregnancy Center and consultant to MarQardakh school in Erbil. Iraq.
Contact Franciscan University and SENT Ventures
sentventures.com
https://spp.franciscan.edu/programs/master-of-catholic-leadership/